“So, did you make any resolutions this year?” was the question. The answer-- “No.” The deliberate inaction usually followed by an untenable justification. “I do not need to wait for New Year’s to make a resolution.” Or, “Yes, it’s always the same every year---diet and exercise.” In other words, no. There’s also, “What’s the point? I always break them anyway.”

Socrates, in his infinite wisdom proclaimed, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Why not take the opportunity to really think about our lives and try to decipher a way to enrich the experience? What is wrong with trying to be a better person? What does it hurt to permit ourselves more joy? What could possibly be wrong with deepening our knowledge? What’s the problem with expanding our relationships? How can it be bad to be more empathetic or understanding? How can we not try and be less judgmental? Why not attempt to live more in the moment?

Yes, it is a forced commitment, marked by the date on a calendar. But, so what? It is an opportunity to grow. Yes, I can always diet better (much better) and exercise more (much more). However, I will choose self examination and real, enriching goals.

So, what is your New Year’s resolution? laura@realwomenwin.com